Originally Posted by 2BFAST

Keep in mind, a 60E is a 60E. You can build a 60 with every performance part in it but at the end of the day its not designed for high horsepower/torque and its always a gamble. Shame on GM but it is what it is. The builder makes a difference as far as end play in the shafts, clearence in the clutches, ect. The 1st thing to remember to whoever builds it, you dont need rock crushing shifts. You want crisp firm shifts and thats it. The less the parts take the "shock" and movement the longer it will last. Also driving habits, constant WOT into 3rd and 4th, 4th to 2nd downshifts, ect will fail a unit in a minute.

Originally Posted by Ieatpeople

i have a performabuilt lvl 2, and i would say the 1-2 shift is "rock-crushing". IF it doesn't chirp on the 1-2 shift, it does make the truck leap forward a bit. the 2-3 is quite nice, just a quick, firm, bump.

when i first drove the truck after the break-in period on the trans, the 1-2 shift felt like getting kicked in the behind by a mma fighter. it has now calmed down a bit.

Originally Posted by 2BFAST

I just dont see the point in this. Why abuse an already poorly designed 60E any more than it already is when its not necessary??

Originally Posted by 2BFAST

I just dont see the point in this. Why abuse an already poorly designed 60E any more than it already is when its not necessary??

Originally Posted by Ieatpeople

well, i wasn't seeking that harsh of a shift, just increased power handling. performabuilt claims the lvl 2 can handle 700hp. once i put my turbo on, i plan to run it at 550hp at the wheels. when (not if) the trans breaks, if it's still in warranty i will have them rebuild it, then sell it. then i'll put in a 4l80e.

Originally Posted by 2BFAST

When taking torqe managment out of the equation, guys wonder why their 3/4's fail so fast. Having that slight cushin going from 2-3 makes a difference in my opinion.